Inductees 2015 - Roll of Honour - Margaret Hubery

ROLL OF HONOUR - Margaret Hubery

The late Margaret Hubery was a forward thinking individual who was a groundbreaker with strong commitment and dedication to the aged care and health sectors.

Margaret was on the Southern Cross Care Board from 1985 to 2005 and was it’s first female member. She was Chairman of the Board from 1997 to 1999.

Margaret’s significant contribution was recognised with the naming of the Margaret Hubery House residential care facility and retirement complex in Shelley in 2000.

During her career she also held the high profile role of Director of Nursing at Royal Perth Hospital during which time she also served as Acting CEO.

She was the first female President of Silver Chain’s Board of Management; Vice President of St Anne’s Hospital; a member of the Divisional Council of Red Cross, President of the Friends of Royal Perth Hospital and Chairperson for the Committee for the Aged Sisters Margaret was recognised for her service to nursing and the community in 1993 receiving the honour of Member of the Order of Australia.